HC Deb 24 March 1964 vol 692 c53W
Mr. Rankin

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works what fire arrangements have been made by him with regard to the lobbies and corridors of the House of Commons.

Mr. Sharples

There are 62 portable appliances and 16 fixed hydrants and hose reels in the corridors and lobbies in the vicinity of the Commons Chamber and Committee Rooms. The Ministry's Fire Inspectorate surveys the whole building annually.